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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.43, 279.31 and 148.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.43, 279.31 and 148.15 is: 221.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.43 : 279.31 = 148.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.43/279.31 = 148.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.43x = 279.31 × 148.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.43x = 41,379.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,379.78/186.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.96

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